❖ The Tamil Nadu government has expanded the scope of Tamil Pudhalvan scheme.

❖ Now, it also covers students who studied in the Tamil medium in governmentaided schools across the State.

❖ The Govt sanctioned financial approval to the tune of ₹360 crore for the Tamil Pudhalvan scheme.

❖ Over 3.28 lakh boys are expected to benefit from the scheme during 2024-25.

❖ It is similar to the Pudhumai Penn scheme that provides a monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to each of the girls who have studied Classes VI-XII in State government schools and are pursuing higher education.